The following individuals have applied for the open position of At-Large Representative for the South Central Zone on the 2016 MREA Board of Directors. To qualify, they must be a resident or staff of an MREA member district in the South Central Zone. At-Large Representative Douglas Brands Worthington, Teacher I am currently in my 17th year of teaching high school math. I have been … Read More
2016 Board Vacancies, North Central Zone
The following individuals have applied for two open positions — Administrator and Teacher — for the North Central Zone on the 2016 MREA Board of Directors. To qualify, they must serve as an administrator (superintendent, principal, curriculum director, etc.) or a teacher for an MREA member district. School Administrator Representative Lance Bagstad Park Rapids, Superintendent I am currently the superintendent of … Read More
Coming Together for Concurrent Enrollment
When faced with a complex problem in public administration that requires a solution, management experts advise nearly unanimously to “get the stakeholders together in a room and work out solutions.” Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius has said the department’s working groups have been successful because they get bright people together who are committed to solving the problem. Protecting Early College through … Read More
Early Learning Listening Sessions Coming Near You
The Minnesota Department of Education, in partnership with the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and Minnesota’s Future, is holding regional community listening sessions across the state this November. The aim is to learn how the state can be more effective in linking policies, programs and practices to ensure every child in Minnesota has a high-quality early education. Learn more or register. The key questions … Read More
3 Reasons Rural Counties Are Vibrant
An analysis of Minnesota’s population trends released by MREA today shows the classic picture of the glass is half empty, the glass is half full. While the number of people is declining in many of the state’s rural counties, they are rated among the best places to grow up and the vitality and potential remain vibrant. Half Full Three pieces … Read More
Plan to Attend MREA Annual Meeting
MREA will host its 2015 Annual Meeting for school district, associate and individual members on Nov. 17 in conjunction with the 2015 Annual Conference. MREA 2015 Annual Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17 9:00 am Event Center, Cragun’s Resort Brainerd, Minnesota Members will vote on the Board-recommended 2016 Legislative Platform and any proposed By-Laws changes. They will also hear from candidates running … Read More
Conference Procrastinator Rates Start Sunday
There’s still time to register for MREA’s 2015 Annual Conference, but do it soon — procrastinator rates kick in Sunday. Starting November 1, registrants will pay a late fee to register for the conference. In just three weeks, more than 350 education professionals from across Minnesota will gather at Cragun’s Resort for Great Beginnings: When Learning Starts Early, Inspires and Applies. The event is three days of … Read More
New Grant Supports MN Behavioral Health Clinics
Minnesota was recently awarded over $980,000 to support Community Behavioral Health Clinics. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and announced October 20 by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken. The investment in planning efforts will “strengthen community-based mental and substance use disorder clinics,” according to a press release from Klobuchar. Klobuchar introduced … Read More
MDE Hosts Early Learning Listening Sessions
The Minnesota Department of Education, in partnership with the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and Minnesota’s Future, is holding regional community listening sessions to learn how they can be more effective in linking policies, programs and practices to ensure every child in Minnesota has a high-quality early education. Information and themes that arise will be shared with the Minnesota Departments of Education, … Read More
What's Next for Concurrent Enrollment in Minnesota
The Minnesota Joint Higher Education Committee held a hearing on Thursday in front of a packed audience on the newly required rules by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for concurrent enrollment (or dual-credit) high school teachers. The St. Paul Pioneer Press described the ire of Minnesota’s K-12 community. Learn more about the hearing. Proponents of the HLC decision see it as … Read More